Avena Sativa Reduces Physical Causes of ED

Also known as “wild oats” – the phrase “sowing wild oats” seems to refer to obvious sexual activity – avena sativa has benefits for many of the physical systems in the body which affect a man’s readiness to have an erection and a woman’s ability to respond.

Avena sativa is not only a rich source of carbohydrates, soluble fibre, and Vitamin B it also has the highest content of Iron, Zinc and Manganese of any grain. In addition avena sativa contains indole alkaloids which have been shown to relax smooth muscle and are both sedative and soothing to the brain and nervous system.

Avena Sativa for Stress & Burn-Out

Avena sativa helps improve mood and a sense of swell being by reducing stress and boosting energy, improving quality of sleep and ability to concentrate.
One of the primary uses for avena sativa in traditional medicine is to ease nervous exhaustion and help with withdrawal from nicotine and other drugs – opiates or Ritalin.

Charles W. Kane, herbalist and author of the book Herbal Medicine Trends and Traditions says that avena sativa eases nervous exhaustion due to stress and physical work. Kane adds that wild oats also appear to reduce anxiety resulting from alcohol, nicotine and opiate withdrawal.